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# Data Separation

# Data Separation {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The ServiceNow®
Data Separation application helps organizations restrict access to sensitive data based on a lens hierarchy and its leaf node.  
Note:  
This application is no longer deployed, enhanced, or supported. For details, see the [Deprecation Process \[KB0867184\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0867184) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base.

Alternatively, you can use Data Filters and access control lists (ACLs) to configure data separation for your use cases. For details on how to enable data separation for different use cases using
data filters and ACLs, see the [Managing data separation using data filters and ACLs \[KB0558290\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1772519) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base.  
Data separation supports records, related items, planning consoles, workbenches, and reports.  
Note:  
Currently, data separation is supported only for ServiceNow® Project Portfolio Management.

Alternatively, you can define data filters along with other configurations to restrict access to sensitive data (enable data separation). For details on how to enable data separation for different use cases using data filters and
ACLs, see the [Managing data separation using data filters and ACLs \[KB1772519\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB1772519) article in the Now SupportKnowledge Base.

## Get started {#data-separation-landing-page__section_inq_3jp_jsb}

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| [Explore Learn about Data Separation features.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UMgCpGsOuOm2U8bVT~SXQA "Learn about the features, configuration, and benefits that Data Separation provides.") | [Configure Learn how to configure Data Separation for restricting the sensitive data.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6LdnuKFwrXrXqs4dSLBOLQ "As an administrator, you can install Data Separation and assign the Data Separation roles to the required users.") | [Reference Get details about components like fields, tables, roles, and properties.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JgSNsu8AuHhO4J0JcFjO6g "Reference information to provide additional details about Data Separation such as the fields, user roles, tables, guidelines, and Data Separation information.") |
| [Supported tables See the list of tables that are supported for Data Separation.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/WS1DYFqrV8Zb_drr6z2_HA "Several types of tables are supported for Data Separation, including direct and indirect related tables for each entity.") | [Limitations See the limitations of Data Separation.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Zevh~~4VKGL0Tg0mBSsX6w "There are some types of data that Data Separation doesn’t work for even when Data Separation is enabled.") |   |
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## Troubleshoot and get help {#data-separation-landing-page__section_lg1_cgj_4rb}

* Ask or answer questions in the [Strategic Portfolio Management forum on the ServiceNow Community.](https://community.servicenow.com/community?id=community_forum&sys_id=7d291a2ddbd897c068c1fb651f9619da)
* Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles. For more information, see [Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0597477).
* Contact Customer Service and Support. For more information, see [Contact Customer Service and Support.](https://support.servicenow.com/now?draw=case)
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